1997 Poderi Aldo Conterno (Bricco Bussia) Barolo Vigna Cicala

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Tasting notes
Score 17/20 · Drink 2008-2018, Jancis Robinson MW, Jan 2002

Much more lively and interesting than the Colonnello below, although still relatively tart. More layered but for the moment it is very hard work while the tannins march all over the palate. (JR)

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91
91/100

Robert Parker

17
17/20

Jancis Robinson MW

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91 points
Robert Parker
Score 91/100 · Drink 2005-2020, Robert Parker, Jun 2001

The 1997 Barolo Cicala (from a parcel of vines further up the slope from Colonnello) offers a distinctive bouquet of soy, fresh sardines, earth, cedar, and tar. In the mouth, leather notes are added to this mix. The tannin dominates the wine's back end, giving it a compressed character. Aldo Conterno says this wine always takes longer to come around than his other crus, and frequently possesses a mineral/steely framework. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2020. Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200

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Red

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